Nursing Prescriber

**About Weightmedics**

Weightmedics is a leading CQC (Care Quality Commission) registered Tier 3 medical
- weight management service, with clinics located across London and Scotland. We have helped many thousands of patients with obesity successfully achieve a healthy weight and reduce their risk of type II diabetes and hypertension since 1987.

Our focus is, and always has been, to help our patients achieve and maintain a healthier weight in a safe, supportive, and caring environment, enabling them to adopt healthier behaviours and improve their overall health and wellbeing. Our methods include clinically-approved prescription only weight loss medication, physical activity programmes, mindfulness support, and bespoke nutritional advice, and our 12-16 week treatment plans are unique to each client.

Weightmedics is an established and trusted brand under the London Health and Aesthetics Group, offering a broad range of luxury treatment, medical aesthetics treatments, and health and wellness services, - delivering an exceptional and unforgettable client experience We pride ourselves on providing the latest in pioneering and innovative medical and aesthetic treatments to deliver unrivalled results in a private setting, and we have ambitious plans for growth and new business over the next 3 years. There is no better time to join our Group

**What we are looking for**

Based across our London clinics, you will have extensive interest and exposure to the field of weight management, fitness, and a healthy approach to wellbeing. Previous experience as a Nurse Prescriber is essential, either within the NHS or a privately. You must be able to work flexibly to include weekends and evenings.

You will be responsible for your own patient caseload within the clinic; consulting, treating, and assessing patients with obesity.

This is the ideal opportunity to join a reputable company in a period of exceptional growth and with a friendly, fun, welcoming, and supportive team. You will receive the latest training, support, and development within this ever-evolving sector to enable you to be a true ambassador of the Weightmedics offering.

**Main responsibilities and duties**

As a Nursing Prescriber, you will be responsible for:
**Patient caseload management**:

- Work in line with NMC “The Code” and within your scope of practice
- Providing detailed, accurate, and appropriate medical information and advice in relation to the 12-week weight loss injection programme, and the methods used to support the patients’ personal needs
- Providing regular consultation and informed consent to patient
- Maintaining contemporaneous notes
- Fully respecting patient dignity and confidentiality
- If appropriate, discharging patients who are not responding to the programme at the end of the first 12-16 weeks
- Growing own patient caseload with the support of the clinic team and Marketing.
**Prescribing**:

- Prescribing GLP1’s to patients who are suitable for glucagon-like peptite-1 (GLP1) weight loss injections to regulate appetite and blood sugar levels
- Providing advice on maintaining a calorie-controlled diet and following an exercise programme suitable for the patient
- Showcase complimentary Weightmedics app and other mechanisms available to support patient in their weight loss journey.
**Clinical Excellence**:

- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues to deliver excellent customer service and patient experience
- Working as part of a team to maintain exceptional clinic standards, including clinic cleanliness
- Resolving patient queries and complaints with professionalism and enthusiasm.
As with any ambitious business striving to be industry leaders, these duties are not intended to be exhaustive and may evolve in the future as our business develops.

**What we ask of you**
- A valid V300 prescribing qualification
- Current experience as a Nursing Prescriber, either in the NHS or a private clinic, and registered by The Nursing and Midwifery Council. Previous experience of prescribing GLP1’s is an advantage
- Good awareness of and adherence to the CQC standards for Slimming Clinics
- Excellent interpersonal skills to provide the optimum service to patients - strong, clear communications and examples of using good judgement (necessary for the safety of the patient)
- Valid indemnity insurance
- The ability to demonstrate continually learning and CPD in the field of weight management.
**What we offer in return**
- A competitive hourly rate
- Generous discounts on products and treatments available within Group
- Flexibility on contracts / working hours
- Beautiful clinic surroundings and support from excellent clinical teams

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 4-6 per week

**Salary**: From £27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Schedule:

- Day shift
**Experience**:

- nursing prescriber: 1 year (require